Because
of our human nature it is so easy for us to dwell on that which has been a
disappointment, discouragement, or a defeat from the past. However, God has a better idea for us. He wants us to place our lives in His hands
and confidently walk with Him into the future.
Listen to His instruction in Isaiah: 43:18-19.
“Forget the
former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now
it springs up; do you not perceive it? I
am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland” (Isaiah 43:18-19).
All
of us need to have minds ("perceive it") that are willing to forget ("the former things" and "do not dwell on the past") and eyes that are ready to
focus on His new work ("new thing"). May that be our
prayer and the action for us as we progress in the New
Year.
